Fabric Properties – Standard Grade Home Economics
Baby – Grows
A Natural Fibre called
Cotton
Properties of Cotton
 Strong
 Flammable
 Absorbent
 Easy to launder / wash
Q. What are the advantages of using 100% cotton
for baby’s clothes?
 Cotton is a durable (strong) fibre and will
withstand the constant wear and tear and
stretching/movement of the baby.
 Cotton is absorbent and so will make baby feel
comfortable as sweat will be absorbed.
 Cotton is a comfortable fabric against the skin
so will not irritate the baby.
 Cotton has good laundering properties which is
helpful as a baby’s clothes need regular
washing.
Design Features of Baby-Grows
 The press stud fastenings will allow for ease of
dressing/undressing the baby.
 The studs should not irritate the baby when
wearing the baby-grow.
 Studs are more secure than buttons and so safer.
There is less risk of the baby detaching and
chewing them.
Fleece Cardigan with hood
A Synthetic Fibre called
Polyester Fleece
Properties of Polyester
 Strong
 Non-flammable
 Absorbent
 Easy to wash/launder
Design Features of Pink Fleece Cardigan with hood
 The fleece type fabric will trap air and so allow
for the retention of warmth (keep the heat in)
for the baby.
 The press stud fastening will allow for ease of
dressing and undressing the baby.
 The press stud fastening will allow for added
protection from cold when baby is outside /it is
cooler.
 The hood can be used to insulate the head and so
maintain warmth when it is cold / baby is outside.